Brian Orakpo: 'The NFL is getting tougher and tougher to judge each and every year. I wonder how long this league is going to last, honestly'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans botched plenty on their own in Miami, and simply didn’t play well enough to start the Mike Vrabel era with a win.
Generally, I want to steer clear of officiating complaints, as I am a believer that things even out. But they weren’t even and didn’t even out for Tennessee in Week 1.
Brian Orakpo said the way the NFL is now officiated has changed the way he plays.
“You used to err on more aggressive, but the one time you err on more aggressive you get called and it just ruins that possession and that is an automatic first down, tack another 15 and you not only put the team in a bind, you put the defense in a bind because now you have to play some more plays,” he said.
“It’s just a tough scenario, man. The NFL is getting tougher and tougher to judge each and every year. I wonder how long this league is going to last, honestly."
Orakpo said he loves the player safety but says the frequent calls hurt drives, possession, momentum.
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